2011-12 Online Catalogue

Courses in Women's & Gender Studies (WGST)

Survey of feminist theory and its application to specific areas of inquiry, including analysis of the intersections among race, class, and gender.

Credits: 3.00

WGST 075 -
D2:Intr Sexuality/Gnder Identy

Overview of the history, development, and contemporary literature on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, ally identities as explored through different academic and cultural lenses.

Credits: 3.00

WGST 076 -
Women in Literature

Survey of women's literary tradition in English. Focuses on the ways women have written, read, written about, and been represented in 19th and 20th century literature. Cross-listed with: ENGS 042.

Credits: 3.00

WGST 078 -
History of Costume

Overview of period costume and its adaptation for the stage. Alternating Falls with THE 042. Cross-listed with: THE 041.

Examination of the construction of gender in women's lives with an emphasis on the relationship between gender, race, sexuality and class in contemporary society. Pre/co-requisites: Three hours of Sociology or WGST 073. Cross-listed with: SOC 122.

Credits: 3.00

WGST 111 -
Wmns Spirit:Challenge Inst Rel

Women's experience of the sacred and the self in Eastern and Western religious traditions. Analysis of political and cultural structures alienating women from their experience.

This course examines the relationships between women and religious institutions, practices, and communities in a variety of settings in sub-Saharan Africa. Prerequisite: Three hours in Religion. Cross-listed with: REL 163.

Theories of libertarianism, liberalism, and egalitarianism; application to the analysis and evaluation of social issues of contemporary interest, such as abortion and affirmative action. Prerequisite: One course in Philosophy or Instructor permission. Cross-listed with: PHIL 170.

This course examines the history of women's rights in the Scandinavian countries, Scandinavian feminist literature, and the cultural and political mindset of Scandinavia. Prerequisite: WGST 073.

Credits: 3.00

WGST 191 -
Internship

Approved programs of learning outside the classroom. Students work at local women's agencies, in consultation with faculty sponsors. Prerequisite: A contract must be obtained from and returned to the Women's & Gender Studies Program office during registration; permission of Director of Women's & Gender Studies.

Credits: 3.00

WGST 192 -
Internship

Approved programs of learning outside the classroom. Students work at local women's agencies, in consultation with faculty sponsors. Prerequisite: A contract must be obtained from and returned to the Women's & Gender Studies Program office during registration; permission of Director of Women's & Gender Studies.

Credits: 3.00

WGST 195 -
Intermediate Special Topics

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Credits: 3.00

WGST 196 -
Intermediate Special Topics

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Credits: 3.00

WGST 201 -
Sociology of Reproduction

Prerequisite: Six hours of Sociology to include one of SOC 029, SOC 122, or SOC 129, or Instructor permission. Cross-listed with: SOC 223.

Examination of the interaction between gender and law in American society. Topics covered include workplace law, family law, and personal autonomy. Prerequisites: POLS 021, three hours at 100-level, or Instructor permission. Cross-listed with: POLS 235.

An interdisciplinary examination of theories accounting for women's position in culture and society. Special emphasis on the relationship between gender, race, class, ethnicity, and sexuality. Prerequisites: WGST 073, six additional hours in Women's & Gender Studies, and admission to the Women's & Gender Studies major or minor program.

Credits: 3.00

WGST 295 -
Advanced Special Topics

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Credits: 3.00

WGST 296 -
Advanced Special Topics

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Credits: 3.00

WGST 297 -
Independent Study

Selection and development of topic for investigation using assigned faculty member as preceptor. Prerequisite: WGST 073; permission of Director of Women's & Gender Studies.

Credits: 3.00

WGST 298 -
Independent Study

Selection and development of topic for investigation using assigned faculty member as preceptor. Prerequisite: WGST 073; approval of Director of Women's & Gender Studies.